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How do you calculate the economic cost of the LAUSD shutdown?
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Dec 16, 2015
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How do you calculate the economic cost of the LAUSD shutdown?
The closure of Los Angeles schools yesterday could cost millions, according to Los Angeles city councilman Paul Krekorian. That includes the law enforcement brought in, the businesses affected, the parents who couldn't work themselves because of they had to take care of their children and other factors.
San Pascual Avenue Elementary School in Highland Park and all LAUSD schools are closed following Tuesday's threat of violence on Dec. 15, 2015.
San Pascual Avenue Elementary School in Highland Park and all LAUSD schools are closed following Tuesday's threat of violence on Dec. 15, 2015.
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The closure of Los Angeles schools yesterday could cost millions, according to Los Angeles city councilman Paul Krekorian. That includes the law enforcement brought in, the businesses affected, the parents who couldn't work themselves because of they had to take care of their children and other factors.

The closure of Los Angeles schools yesterday could cost millions, according to Los Angeles city councilman Paul Krekorian. That includes the law enforcement brought in, the businesses affected, the parents who couldn't work themselves because of they had to take care of their children and other factors.

We're joined by LA City Councilman Mitchell Englander and USC professor Ron Astor, an expert in terrorism and school violence.